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Daily Crunch: Former employee says Patreon has laid off its entire security team

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We like a startup with a fun name : Cryptocurrency is a hot market in Africa, and Tage writes about one blockchain payments startup, called Bitmama, that raised $2 million in pre-seed funding to show what it can do in new markets. Startups and VC. ” Use DORA metrics to support the next generation of remote-work models.

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8 investors and founders highlight Valencia’s potential as a fintech and cybersecurity hub

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The city appears to be strong in areas such as travel, AI, cybersecurity, fintech, agritech, travel tech, biotech, sports tech, and VR. The blockchain/crytpo scene could do with some improvement, according to a few respondents. Notable startups in the city include Streamloots, Voicemod, Jeff, Beroomers, Flywire and Blinkfire Analytics.

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From crypto trading and home workouts to EV batteries and microLED displays, CES’ Taiwan startups cover a wide range of tech

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To reduce trader risk, it uses smart contracts on the blockchain so traders only need to pay developers when they get profits. Tresl is an e-commerce analytics platforms for brands on Shopify, designed to give them the same kind of insight as larger retailers so they can increase repeat revenue.

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Data collection and data markets in the age of privacy and machine learning

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I list a few examples from the media industry, but there are are numerous new startups that collect aerial imagery, weather data, in-game sports data , and logistics data, among other things. In the process, they want to “make blockchain networks compatible with machine learning computations.”. Closing thoughts.

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A year on from Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian startups show astounding resilience

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Blocksport Blocksport builds Web3-ready platform solutions for the professional sports and entertainment industry to enable tokenization use cases for their fan community. Incorporated in Delaware, USA. Secured seed finding from SMRK VC.

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Sustainability in 2024: How businesses can transform for eco-conscious success

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“Sustainability is a team sport, a comprehensive issue that requires thinking and input from myriad partner ecosystems and every facet of consulting,” Sossa says. “At Blockchain will still be prevalent in tracking the origin of sustainability claims, products, and materials. They can elevate their sustainability ambition (e.g.,

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Meet the 50 CISOs to Watch in 2024

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Ami Dave Bansal Fanatics Ami Dave Bansal is renowned for her innovative cybersecurity approaches and unique expertise that spans from healthcare to sports betting. His international experience across sectors like logistics and oil & gas, coupled with his expertise in IT security and data analytics, marks him as a dynamic leader to watch.

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